Bounded on three sides by the river Hull and accessed by a 1.5 mile riverside walk, this spring-fed reserve is a remnant of extensive fens, rich in marsh plants.

It's not every day you come across a Cretaceous unconformity! This nationally important geological feature is the focal point of this fascinating grassland tucked away in the Wolds.

Created from the footprint of a working quarry, Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve is a thriving home for a range of birds and other wildlife.

You may see bitterns, avocets, little ringed…

A dynamic nature reserve shaped by the River Ure and featuring rarities such as thistle broomrape and otters.

From a post-industrial wasteland to a family-friendly nature reserve with woodland, ponds and grassland, the transformation of this site benefits both wildlife and people.

This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.

Tucked away by the side of a large bend in the muddy lower Ouse, the wetland and woodland habitats on this small reserve attract some brilliant wildlife all year round.

With over 100 plant species flowering in this small former stone quarry in the Dales, including four species of orchid, a spring or summer visit is a must for wildflower enthusiasts.

A glacial lake formed at the end of the last Ice Age, Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in North Yorkshire, and provides valuable habitat for breeding and wintering birds.

With singing birds, feeding butterflies and wildflowers in bloom, a walk around this small reserve is a very pleasant way to spend a lazy hour in spring or summer.